Dogg Food is the debut studio album by the American hip hop group Tha Dogg Pound released October 31, 1995. Its controversial lyrics were the subject of shareholder protest. The album was supposed to be released in July 1995 but as a result of the controversy from Time Warner, the release was delayed for three months. Two singles were released from the album, "Let's Play House" and "New York, New York", featuring Michel'le and Snoop Doggy Dogg, respectively.
Monterrio Williams, better known by his stage names Luni Coleone or Lunasicc, is an American Garden Blocc Crip rapper who began his musical career on the streets of Sacramento, California.
Baldhead Slick & da Click is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop musician Guru. It was released on September 25, 2001 via Ill Kid/Landspeed Records, marking Guru's first solo recording outside his Jazzmatazz series. Production was handled by Alchemist, Adam West, Agallah, Ayatollah, Biggest Gord, Divine, DJ Roach, DJ Spinna, DJ Yutaka, E-Boogie, Gang Starr, G-Flexx, J-Love, Pete Rock, P.F. Cuttin', Smitty, Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind and The Committee. It features guest appearances from Big Shug, Kaeson, Kreem.com, Lae D-Trigga, Mendoughza, New Child, Black Jesus, Bless, Blick Street, Don Parmazhane, Ed O.G., Gold D, Hannibal Stax, Hussein Fatal, Ice-T, James Gotti, Kapital Gainz, Killa Kaine, Killah Priest, Krumbsnatcha, Mr. Moe, Pete Powers, Smitty, Squala Orphan, Suspectz, Tef, Timbo King and Treach. The album peaked at number 122 on the Billboard 200, number 22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 5 on the Independent Albums and topped the Heatseekers Albums in the United States.
Thizzelle Washington is the seventh full-length album by the late Bay Area rapper Mac Dre. Released in 2002, this album introduced the "Thizzle Dance", based on the track of the same name.
Charles Mitchell, known professionally as Mitchy Slick, is an American rapper from Southeast San Diego, California. He is a member of the rap supergroup Strong Arm Steady, along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Krondon. He performs solo with three albums released in addition to many collaborations. Mitchell is the CEO of Wrongkind Records.
"Da Art of Storytellin' " is the third and final single to be released from hip-hop duo OutKast's third studio album, Aquemini. It was released as a single in 1999, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, although it managed to peak at #67 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Only the single version of the song features Slick Rick, with his verse completely cut from the album version. This song is not to be confused with Slick Rick's album, The Art of Storytelling, which was released on the same day. This song was sampled in J. Cole's song, "Land of the Snakes" from his album, Born Sinner.
Every Single Day is a collaboration album between rappers Luni Coleone and Cool Nutz, released on June 5, 2007.
And He Shall Appear is a compilation album by rapper, X-Raided. It was released on September 25, 2001 for Mad Man Records and featured production from X-Raided, DJ Shareil and KG. This would mark X-Raided's first album since 1995's Xorcist to not make it on any Billboard Charts.
Total Recall is the third album released by rapper, Luni Coleone. It was released on March 14, 2000 for the Ideal Music Group and was produced Luni Coleone, Killa Tay, Lo-Key, Hugh Heff and Hollis. This was Luni Coleone's using that name, as he had used the name "Lunasicc" for his first two albums. Total Recall peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The album's title and cover pay homage to the film of the same name.
In the Mouth of Madness is the fourth album released by Luni Coleone. It was released on February 20, 2001 for Sicc-a-Cell Records and was produced by Killa Tay, Luni Coleone, JT the Bigga Figga, Willie Hollis and Trump Tight. In the Mouth of Madness peaked at No. 85 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Guests on the album include Bay Area legends Killa Tay, Daz Dillinger, X-Raided, Guce, B-Legit and Marvaless. The skit "Cigga Weed" features some of Chris Tucker's dialogue from the film Rush Hour.
Still Wanted is the fourteenth album by rapper Luni Coleone, released in conjunction with rapper Hollow Tip. It was released on May 16, 2006 for Out of Bounds Records and was produced by Luni Coleone, Big Hollis and Larry Funk. Still Wanted was the follow-up to the duos 2002 album, Wanted Dead or Alive.
Kunta Kinte is a solo album released by rapper, Keak da Sneak. The album is essentially a re-release of 2005's Town Business with a few extra tracks.
Tear Gas is the fourth album by The Jacka consisting of 19 songs. It sold 5,800 copies in its first week of release, charting at #93 on the Billboard Top 200. This album had two singles, "Glamorous Lifestyle" with Andre Nickatina and "All Over Me" with Matt Blaque. An additional video was also made for the Freeway assisted track "They Dont Know".
In Search of Stoney Jackson is the second studio album by California based hip hop group Strong Arm Steady, released on January 26, 2010 under Stones Throw Records. The album's title is a reference to actor Stoney Jackson. The album, entirely produced by Madlib, features guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Phonte, Fashawn, Evidence, Oh No, Roscoe, Guilty Simpson and a host of underground Los Angeles rappers, as well as former Strong Arm Steady members Planet Asia and Chace Infinite. The rap vocals are mainly performed by Phil Da Agony and Krondon, as Mitchy Slick appears on only two tracks. The album is considered a collaborative album, between Madlib and the L.A. hip hop collective, who chose the beats from 200 potential compositions.
Messy Slick is a collaboration album between American rappers Messy Marv and Mitchy Slick, released on March 27, 2007. It peaked at #95 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It includes guest appearances from Yukmouth, Keak da Sneak, Rah2K, Damu, T-Nutty, Tiny Doo, Styles P and Krondon.
Good to Be Home is a studio album by American hip hop recording artist Blu. The album was released on May 19, 2014 by New World Color and Nature Sounds. Good to Be Home features guest appearances from Fashawn, Casey Veggies, Prodigy, Mitchy Slick, Phil Da Agony, Pac Div, Imani, The Visionaries, Oh No, The Alchemist, Evidence, Planet Asia, and Krondon among others. It was produced in its entirety by Bombay.
Marqus Brown, known as DJ.Fresh, is an American hip hop producer based in Oakland and Los Angeles, California. Acclaim for his work includes being named to XXL magazine's 30 Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2016. In 2006 DJ Fresh began releasing his The Tonite Show series of albums, which have featured artists such as Yukmouth and Raekwon. He has also released a number of mixtapes and has produced albums for other artists. His 2013 collaboration with J. Stalin, Miracle & Nightmare on 10th Street, peaked at #61 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #28 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Michael Johnson, known by his stage name as Twisted Insane, is an American rapper and songwriter from Southeast San Diego, California. Twisted Insane is from Lincoln Park Bloods. He has released eleven studio albums. While in San Diego, he founded the record label Brainsick Muzik, to which other similar rappers are also signed.
Jeremy Lemont Saunders, better known by his stage name 2 Pistols, is an American rapper and songwriter. He hails from Tarpon Springs, Florida. After the local success of his independent single "Dirty Foot", he was offered a record deal with Universal Republic Records in 2007. His debut single, "She Got It" featuring T-Pain, was released in 2007, and peaked at number 7 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart in 2008, and hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Lola Mitchell, better known by her stage name Gangsta Boo, is an American rapper. She was the first female member of the Memphis-based hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. She left the group and label months after the release of her second album, Both Worlds *69, due to money disputes and issues regarding promotion of her album sometime in 2002.
